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Fertility Blog by Illume Fertility

Everything you need to know about reproductive health, fertility testing, fertility treatment (like IUI and IVF) and how to navigate fertility challenges.

Advocacy | Community

By: Sierra Dehmler
August 29th, 2023

After decades of advocacy work in the fertility and family-building space, Illume Fertility's Patient Advocate Lisa Rosenthal is being recognized with a prestigious RESOLVE Hope Award.

Insulin Resistance | PCOS | Exercise

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
August 24th, 2023

Have PCOS? You've probably heard that physical activity is one of the best ways to manage your symptoms. But what if you're not sure where to start? Enter: our PCOS fitness guide!

Donor Conception | Egg Donor

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
August 24th, 2023

Hearing that using donor eggs may be your best option for building a family can bring up a lot of complex emotions and big questions. In this guide, we detail the process of finding an egg donor, donor egg success rates, and the psychological aspect of pursuing donor conception.

Fertility Treatment | IVF

By: Christina Dias, RN, BSN
August 22nd, 2023

Navigating the complexities of IVF isn't easy, and the abundance of information you need to absorb might leave you feeling overwhelmed. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how long the IVF process takes and what you need to know - every step of the way.

Fertility Testing

By: Arisbel Redvil, Medical Assistant
August 18th, 2023

Before you begin fertility treatment, your doctor needs to uncover any potential roadblocks. One of the ways they do this is by performing a diagnostic cycle, which includes a short test called a saline sonogram (also known as a sonohysterogram, or SHG).

Fertility Treatment | IVF

By: Kirsten Hennigan, NP
August 16th, 2023

Finding out you may need fertility treatment in order to conceive is overwhelming. While we can’t take all the stress away completely, we can give you the tools and information that you need to tackle this journey feeling more prepared for what lies ahead.

Unexplained Infertility | Donor Conception | IVF | Egg Donor | Patient Stories

By: Sierra Dehmler
August 11th, 2023

Considering egg donation as a method of building your family? Wondering how the process actually works? In this story, Rebecca shares why she and her husband chose to pursue egg donor IVF, the challenges they encountered, and how it led them to parenthood.

PCOS | Nutrition

By: Jill Hickey, RDN
July 26th, 2023

One of the most challenging parts about managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is learning how to feed your body in a way that keeps your blood sugar stable and keeps you feeling good. After 20 years as a registered dietitian nutritionist, I've collected a variety of PCOS-friendly snack ideas that are yummy, easy to prepare, and pack a nutritional punch!